Enrollment
777
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Delaware, OH
Robert F Schultz Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Robert F Schultz Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390438700724
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robert F Schultz Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Ohio schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Delaware · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.9:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 19.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Robert F Schultz Elementary School has class sizes larger than 88% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Robert F Schultz Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Delaware, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.9:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.3%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Robert F Schultz Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Robert F Schultz Elementary School
Robert F Schultz Elementary School is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in Delaware, Ohio, enrolling 777 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.9:1 is larger than about 88% of Ohio schools and 26% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 19.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 777 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 526 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #409, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and African American (9%) (diversity index 44/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 777 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Delaware's public schools, it stands alongside Laura Woodward Elementary School (621 students): Robert F Schultz Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22.9:1 vs 21.4:1).
Delaware City also operates Rutherford B Hayes High School (1,612 students) and John C Dempsey Middle School (1,278 students) alongside Robert F Schultz Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Robert F Schultz Elementary School compares
Robert F Schultz Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.9:1 | ▲ 26% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.3% | ▼ 39% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 777 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.9:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
777
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
19.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.9:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 88% in Ohio - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
18.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,794
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 777 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 73.4%
African American 8.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 3.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 73.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.2, Robert F Schultz Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Delaware City, which includes Robert F Schultz Elementary School.
$12,794
Per student
-13%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 63.2%
State 27.8%
Federal 9.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Robert F Schultz Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rutherford B Hayes High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John C Dempsey Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Laura Woodward Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ervin Carlisle Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| James Conger Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Robert F Schultz Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,612
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,278
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 533
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other schools in Delaware
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~777 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Robert F Schultz Elementary School
How many students attend Robert F Schultz Elementary School?
Robert F Schultz Elementary School has 777 students enrolled. It is a public school in Delaware, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert F Schultz Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert F Schultz Elementary School is 22.9:1, which is 26% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Robert F Schultz Elementary School?
19.3% of students at Robert F Schultz Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Robert F Schultz Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Robert F Schultz Elementary School is White at 73.4% of enrollment, in Delaware, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robert F Schultz Elementary School?
Robert F Schultz Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Robert F Schultz Elementary School rank among schools in Delaware?
By Resource Investment Index, Robert F Schultz Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Delaware, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Delaware on the city page.
Is Robert F Schultz Elementary School a good school?
Robert F Schultz Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Ohio schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Delaware City?
Besides Robert F Schultz Elementary School, Delaware City also operates Rutherford B Hayes High School (1,612 students), John C Dempsey Middle School (1,278 students), and Laura Woodward Elementary School (621 students). See the Delaware City district page for the complete list.
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